Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 109

Jacobs, High St. Poole, England, movement circa 1820. Fine and unusual silver desk watch in the shape of a skull. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, hinged with release catch to the front, realistically formed as human skull, relief decorated upper and lower reverse with a lady pouring from a jug while sitting on a barrel to the center. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt cathedral hands. M. Cal. 44 mm, gilt brass, turned baluster pillars, barrel with fusee chain verge escapement, single footed engraved cock, plain three-arm balance. Signed on the movement. Dim. 60 x 95 x 75 mm.